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The African Violet Society of America (AVSA) welcomes you!

AVSA is the connecting place for people around the globe whose common interest is one amazing plant - the African violet. This fascinating plant, hailed as “America’s Favorite Houseplant,” provides color and beauty in the home all year long. As a non-profit, educational organization, AVSA is dedicated to helping African violet enthusiasts successfully grow, show, propagate, and hybridize these beautiful plants.

The primary educational tool of AVSA is the AFRICAN VIOLET MAGAZINE. Members enjoy this bi-monthly publication with its color photographs and articles on everything about African violets.

Exploring this website will introduce you to the world of AVSA. You will discover local clubs and African violet shows to visit, sources for plants and growing supplies, African violet books and DVDs available in our store, and an annual convention to attend. Violets 101 has FAQs, videos, and more – all to help you grow beautiful plants. For your enjoyment, there are hundreds of African violet pictures in our photo gallery.